2012年10月10日星期三

The Best Acrobatic Show in China

Acrobatics already has a history of 2,000 years in China, which is well known for its difficult actions, great skills and delicate arts. It started from Neolithic times, by the time of the Han Dynasty (221 BC-220 AD), the acrobatic art further developed in content and variety. In the Tang Dynasty, the number of acrobats increased enormously and their performing skills improved a great deal. Now Chinese acrobatics has gained great fame for Chinese people and has become an envoy of cultural exchange between China and other countries.

The acrobatics in Shanghai is something that visitors to the city will not want to miss. There are two famous Shanghai Acrobatic Theatres: Shanghai Circus World and Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe. Performances are held each night and last for about 2 hours, which is a wonderful night out for visitors to the city.